Modern Movie Morals

We live in a day and an age
where morals in movies are a lack
as anything goes in the big screen
seeing good family values under attack

The days where gradings meant something
are no longer part of the movie scene
so sad to see how far we've fallen
thinking what used to have been

Children of today have no protection
their young hearts so innocently tender
being torn open to today's morality
having no resilience not to enter

There's no taboo's nowadays on screen
given a PG or 13 no difference makes
where is the days when modesty ruled
man has lost his way forever aches

A movie that will cause no blush
that would be something so rare
but may keep your soul intact
so to walk in a pure clear air


(Just some thoughts on todays movies and their effect on society and how film gradings of PG, 13 ect seem to not bear any connection to the movies they represent. Its getting more and more difficult to find a movie that all the family can watch with no embarrasment.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Harvey Avatar
May 18, 2016 at 7:58 AM
People want to blame T.V. for the madness in the world. A mad person does a mad thing, T.V. does not force them to do it. Morality is a wavy line that changes. You can't hide the world from children.
Mcconnell Avatar
May 18, 2016 at 8:33 AM
thanks Aa!
Jones Avatar
May 5, 2016 at 8:21 AM
Hey Gordon...saw this title and had to read...I so agree....over my 56 years I have seen too many changes of what is acceptable....good job
Mcconnell Avatar
May 5, 2016 at 8:42 AM
thanks Donna, glad it provoked you to read it and that you liked it. My you're a young looking 56!, yes we've seen too many changes and not for the better. Have blessed day, Gordon
Babbit Avatar
April 30, 2016 at 11:04 AM
Well expressed. I keep thinking the same thoughts. Even TV lacks control. Maybe I'm just getting old.
Mcconnell Avatar
April 30, 2016 at 11:15 AM
thanks DM, glad you agree, yes maybe we're all getting old!!
Lane Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 2:36 PM
Morality levels have been lowered into the gutter. The shame of it is that some young ones today feel it's the norm. You made good points, Gordon.
Mcconnell Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 2:40 PM
thanks Lin, so pleased you agree, have blessed day, Gordon
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